About the course

The Accounting & Finance stream allows students to specialise in Accounting and Finance in the final two years of their BBS (Hons) degree and is primarily for those students who wish to pursue a career as an accountant or in the financial services sector. This course is accredited by various professional accounting bodies and boasts maximum available exemptions for those students wishing to pursue a professional accounting qualification. Further exemptions are available with the Irish Taxation Institute allowing graduates the opportunity to pursue various roles in taxation. This is a 4-year degree, consisting of 60 credits per stage and 30 credits per semester. The first two years of the course includes core foundation business modules ensuring that students acquire the necessary foundation knowledge, skills and competencies in business. A suite of mandatory and elective modules are offered to students across the first 2 years of the course.

　　Mathematics and English are good indicator subjects for a career in accounting. Mathematics is useful as Accounting is a mathematical subject. English is important as you will need to explain complex accounting concepts to non-accountants in simple language. The course will start your journey to a professional accounting qualification which will open local, national and international career opportunities. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Carlow
Term 1 (September), 2025	Carlow

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for South East Technological University (SETU)

Students must demonstrate that they have reached a level of education in their country of origin that is the equivalent of a Secondary School Diploma (High School Diploma) with good grades in an appropriate language, mathematics and at least 4 other subjects.

　　Leaving Certificate:2H5 & 4O6/H7

　　Subjects required:English or Irish O6/H7,Mathematics O6/H7

　　A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 to 6 or equivalent completion of studies

　　TOEFL IBT-79, TOEFL CBT-213,TOEFL PBT-550

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at South East Technological University (SETU). If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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